+ To undertake analysis of samples according to the departmental Standard Operating Procedures (including the requesting of tests, recording and reporting of results) using highly complex equipment.
+ Use knowledge of the disease process and the clinical relevance and appropriateness of diagnostic tests requested. Therefore understands why certain tests (including the abbreviations and medical terminology) are requested in certain pathological situations.
+ To participate in and advise on the routine workload, including complex and specialised techniques, using specialist knowledge and experience of practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical expertise.
+ Checks all samples during processing for status & suitability.
+ Perform and verify quality control samples (including checking quality control charts) to ensure accuracy and precision. Carry out corrective action to ensure all analyses are performing within defined parameters. Understands the use of statistical parameters for mean, XB and SD if required.
+ Performs external quality assurance analysis for all techniques in use., 1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
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4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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We are seeking capable, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our friendly and dedicated team in the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department within Blood Sciences. This post is based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital site, but successful candidates are also expected to provide cover as required at the County Hospital in Stafford. You must have full HCPC registration for appointment as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist with at least 2 years post registration experience with an appropriate BSc in Biomedical Sciences (or equivalent) and also possess a IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology/Transfusion or equivalent.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve., At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!